SAVE THE DATE: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons art unveiling and panel discussion

Friday, May 5 | 4 p.m. Art Unveiling & 4:30 p.m. Panel Discussion | Roland Dille Center for the Arts

May 5th is National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Awareness Day to recognize American Indian and Alaska Native people who have lost their lives to violence. 

To raise awareness about and encourage discussion of MMIP, MSUM will host a panel discussion bringing together women who are working to eliminate human trafficking and violence against all persons.

  • 4-4:30 p.m. | Art Unveiling & Meet and Greet Artist Laura Youngbird and MMIP Panelists | Center for the Arts Great White Hall (outside art gallery)
  • 4:30-6 p.m. | MMIP Panel Discussion | Gaede Stage


Panelists: Ruth Buffalo, Anne LaFrinier-Ritchie, Amanda StrausTracey L. Wilkie and Lissa Yellowbird-Chase. Panel moderator is Dr. Caitlin Johnson.

Free event tickets at mnstate.edu/tickets

Sponsored by the American Indian Student Association, Art Education Student Organization, College of Art & Humanities, George Soule American Indian Center, School of Art, Women and Gender Studies Department 

MSUM is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event. If you need a reasonable accommodation to attend this event, please contact Chuck Eade at Charles.Eade@mnstate.edu. You will be contacted individually to discuss your request.